Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$84.31
-2.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.71B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$20.09
+1.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $118.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 193592% more annual revenue ($13.17T vs $6.80B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs -1.6%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.08. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FTNT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$261.06
Current Price
$84.31
$176.75 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Trading at 50.5x book value
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a mature stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (898.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fortinet Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It develops and sells cybersecurity solutions, including but not limited to physical products such as firewalls, plus software and services such as anti-virus protection, intrusion prevention systems and endpoint security components.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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